Lovely Professional University – [LPU], Jalandhar Admission Process

  Jalandhar   Council of Architecture (COA), BCI, NCTE, UGC, AIU, PCI, IAP   ESTD 2005
  Jalandhar   Council of Architecture (COA), BCI, NCTE, UGC, AIU, PCI, IAP   ESTD 2005

Admission

LPU Admission 2024

LPU B.Tech Admission 2024: The deadline for LPUNEST B.Tech applications (current schedule) is June 12, 2024, and the entrance exam dates are from June 5 to June 15, 2024.

LPU MBA Admission 2024: The LPUNEST MBA (current schedule) exam can be taken until June 15, 2024, with the last date for admission being June 20, 2024.

Other updates are as follows:

  • LPU Admission 2024-25 is currently open for other UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses.
  • The application fee for LPUNEST 2024 is INR 1000 for boys and INR 500 for girls.
  • For LPU NEST 2024 (previous schedule), the deadline for admission is June 05, 2024.
  • LPUNEST 2024 (Phase 3) exams can be taken from June 5 to June 15, 2024, with the last date for admission being June 15, 2024.
  • For LPUNEST 2024 (Phase 3) PG Science Program, the deadline for admission is June 15, 2024.
  • LPUNEST 2024 (for Scholarship) exams can be taken until June 15, 2024.
  • The last date for admission to Integrated MBA through LPUNEST 2024 is June 15, 2024.
  • The results for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (Phase 1) will be announced on May 18, 2024, with the last date for admission being June 30, 2024.
  • For LPU PhD admission (schedule 2), the last date to apply is July 3, 2024, and the exam will be held from July 5 to 7, 2024.
  • The deadline to apply for LPUPET 2024 (Phase-3) for admission to courses like B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., BPES, and B.Sc. (Health and Physical Education) is June 26, 2024, with the entrance exam scheduled for June 29, 2024 (Phase-3).
  • For LPUTABS 2024 (Trial & Audition-based Scholarship) (Phase-2), the deadline to apply is June 11, 2024, and the exam will be held on June 15, 2024.

Admissions for LPU in 2024 are currently open for a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. LPU provides access to over 150 courses spanning more than 300 specialisations at the undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and doctoral levels, covering major fields such as Management, Engineering, Commerce, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Design, Law, and more.

The university conducts its proprietary entrance exam, LPUNEST, for admission to its diverse program offerings. Additionally, it accepts scores from national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, CUET, XAT, CMAT, among others. LPU also extends its offerings to include undergraduate and postgraduate distance education programs through LPU Distance Education (LPUDE), covering fields such as Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Arts, and Information Sciences.

The LPU admission process primarily revolves around the LPUNEST exam, followed by an interview or group discussion for certain programs like MBA. Prospective candidates are required to register for LPUNEST on LPU’s official website. LPUNEST performance also serves as the basis for scholarships, with potential awards of up to INR 6.8 Lakhs per student, contingent upon their performance in the examination.

LPU Admission 2024 Highlights

Below are the key highlights of LPU Admission 2024:

LPU Admission 2024 Highlights
Institute  Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar 
Type Private
NIRF Ranking 2024 38th (Management)
Courses Offered UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Ph.D., and Integrated Programs
Popular Courses B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, B.A.
Selection Criteria Merit-Based & Entrance-Based 
Entrance Exams LPUNEST, JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, XAT, CMAT, etc.
Mode of Application Online/Offline

LPU MBA Admission 2024

The full-time MBA program at Lovely Professional University provides various specialisations. Here are the 6 specialisations offered along with their corresponding fees:

Specialisations Total Fees
Financial Markets  INR 10,00,000
Hospital & Health Care Management INR 8,00,000
General INR 8,00,000
Logistics And Supply Chain Management INR 10,00,000
Business Analytics  INR 10,00,000
International Business INR 8,00,000

Additionally, Lovely Professional University provides distance education for the MBA program through Lovely Professional University Distance Education (LPUDE).

For the LPU MBA program, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • MBA (Regular): Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.
  • MBA (Distance Education): Candidates applying for the LPUDE MBA should have successfully completed their graduation in the relevant discipline. 

The selection criteria for the LPU MBA program are as follows:

  • Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/LPUNEST examination.
  • Candidates who have appeared for other national-level exams are exempted from LPUNEST.
  • LPUNEST will be conducted online.
  • Shortlisted candidates based on their performance in CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/LPUNEST will be invited for a Personal Interview.

LPU B.Tech Admission 2024

LPU B.Tech program provides a wide range of specialisations, offering over 20 options for the 4-year degree. Among these specialisations, there are various Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) courses available, including the following:

LPU B.Tech Specialisations
Computer Science And Engineering Aerospace Engineering Robotics And Automation Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Electrical And Electronics Engineering Civil Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering Biotechnology Information Technology Automobile Engineering
Food Technology Mechatronics Chemical Engineering Big Data Analytics
Cloud Computing Digital Manufacturing VLSI Design Automotive Design Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cloud, DevOps, and Automation

LPU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria:

  • B.Tech: Candidates must have passed the 12th examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as compulsory subjects or an equivalent qualification.
  • B.Tech Lateral: Candidates should have a Diploma (Engg.) in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 60% or an equivalent qualification.
  • B.Tech (Hons.): Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 70% in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics, and English) or an equivalent qualification, subject to qualifying LPUNEST.

LPU B.Tech Selection Criteria:

  • Admission to B.Tech, B.Tech Lateral, and B.Tech (Hons.) is based on the LPUNEST conducted by the University.
  • Candidates who have qualified in JEE Mains are exempted from the entrance examination.
  • Students scoring 90 percentile or above in JEE Mains or attaining 90% aggregate marks in 10+2 are also exempted from appearing in LPUNEST.

LPU M.Tech Admission 2024

LPU M.Tech is a two-year postgraduate program offered in seventeen different disciplines. All the courses are available in full-time mode. The admission to the M.Tech program is determined based on the performance of the candidates in the National Entrance and Scholarship Test, LPUNEST.

LPU M.Tech Specialisation
Food Technology Computer Science And Engineering Construction Engineering And Management Biotechnology
Thermal Engineering Information Security And Cyber Forensics Transportation Engineering Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Robotics Engineering Automobile Engineering Electronics And Communication Engineering Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering Power System Engineering VLSI Design Aerospace Engineering
Data Science

LPU M.Tech Eligibility Criteria: Applicants appearing for the examination must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate score of 60%.

LPU M.Tech Selection Criteria: Admission to the LPU M.Tech program is based on the scores obtained in either GATE or LPUNEST. Candidates who have valid GATE scores are exempted from appearing in LPUNEST.

Course Details Semester Fees
B.Sc Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST
INR 50,000 – INR 80,000
B.Sc (Hons.) Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET
INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000
B.Sc + B.Ed Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Science or equivalent 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST
INR 30,000
B.Pharm Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/ Biology 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET
INR 1,20,000
BPT Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET
INR 80,000
M.Sc Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET/ NID-PG/ NIFT PG (For M.Sc. Design) 
INR 50,000 – INR 2,00,000
M.Sc (Hons.) Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET 
INR 50,000 – INR 80,000
M.Pharm Eligibility: B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET/ GPAT
INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000
MPT Eligibility: BPT with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks 
Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET
INR 80,000
D.Sc Eligibility: Post Ph.D. experience of minimum three years in Science, Engineering, Technology and other related areas INR 50,000

LPU Diploma and PG Diploma Admission 2024

The university provides Diplomas and Dual Degree Diplomas in various specialisations. Admission to these courses is determined based on the merit in the qualifying examination.

Course Name Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Business Administration Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject
Diploma in Civil Engineering Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths and Science as compulsory subjects
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Diploma in Architectural Assistantship
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject
Diploma in Computer Science Engineering Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths and Science as compulsory subjects
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

LPU Ph.D. Admission 2024

Lovely Professional University provides Ph.D. programs in 52 diverse research fields. These programs are available in both full-time and part-time modes. To be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. courses, candidates are required to appear for the LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test). Based on the LPUNEST results, candidates are shortlisted for the interview rounds. Here are the course details:

Course Name Specialisation Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
Ph.D. (Full-Time) Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering

Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate/ M.Phill

 

LPUNEST followed by Personal Interview 
Computer Application
Hotel Management
Tourism Management
Ayurvedic Pharmacy

Key Points:

  • Candidates who have cleared UGC (NET/JRF), CSIR (NET/JRF), ICAR (JRF/SRF), SLET, GATE, GPAT, or hold a Teacher Fellowship, or have completed an M.Phil. program are not required to appear for LPUNEST.
  • However, these candidates are still required to participate in the interview as part of the admission process.
  • It is mandatory for applicants seeking exemption to bring all the original documents as evidence.
  • SC/ST/OBC/Differently-Abled candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the eligibility criteria.

LPU Detailed Application Process 2024

Lovely Professional University (LPU) welcomes applications through both online and offline modes. To complete the application form for LPU’s various courses, please follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Register as a New User

  • Go to the official website of LPU.
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button located at the top of the homepage.
  • Complete the registration process on LPUADMIT (admission.lpu.in) by providing basic details like name, email address, mobile number, state, gender, and setting a password. The email address used during registration will serve as the username for the portal.

Step 2: Application Process

  • Log in to LPUADMIT using your registered username and password.
  • Fill out the application form by selecting your desired program.
  • Upload the required documents, including a recent photograph, matriculation mark sheet, qualifying exam certificate/mark sheet, and address proof. If you are claiming a scholarship based on previous qualifications, you will need to submit the respective certificate/mark sheet. If the certificate/mark sheet is not available at the time of application, you can submit it later.

Step 3: Apply for LPUNEST

  • LPUNEST is an online test that serves as the admission gateway for your chosen program at LPU. Your performance in LPUNEST also determines your eligibility for scholarships.
  • The application fee for the soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit is INR 1000 for boys and INR 500 for girls.
  • Alternatively, you can opt for the printed LPUNEST Kit at an additional cost of INR 1500 for boys and INR 1000 for girls.

Step 4: Book the Exam Slot and Take LPUNEST

  • Choose your preferred date and time slot for the LPUNEST exam.
  • Attend and qualify the exam.

Step 5: LPUNEST Result

  • Obtain your LPUNEST scorecard and rank.
  • Download the allotment letter and complete the admission process within 7 days of the result declaration. 

LPU Distance Education Admission 2024

In addition to its regular classroom classes, Lovely Professional University also provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses through Lovely Professional University Distance Education (LPUDE). LPUDE offers a total of seven undergraduate courses, including two diploma courses, as well as four postgraduate courses. Admission to all Distance Education courses is based on the candidates’ merit, and there is no requirement to take any entrance test.

Course Name Specialisation Eligibility Criteria Duration
BBA Business Administration 10+2 in any stream or equivalent 3 Years
B.Com Commerce
BCA Computer Applications(CA)
Information Technology(IT)
B.Sc IT
DCA Diploma in Computer Applications 1 year
DLIS Library And Information Sciences
MBA Finance Graduation in any discipline or equivalent 2 years
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Information Technology
International Business
Operations Management
Retail Management
M.Com Commerce Any B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)/ BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)/ BBM (Bachelor of Business Management)/ B.Sc (Economics)/ B.A. (Commerce)/ Graduation with Math or Economics as one of the subjects/ courses 2 years